Description
A warm, cheesy lasagna layered with creamy sauce, chicken, and fresh spinach, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 1/2 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, sliced
- 4 cups shredded jack cheese, divided
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 to 5 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon dried or fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in flour, black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 6-8 minutes. Mix in cream cheese and 1/2 cup jack cheese.
- Fold in the baby spinach leaves and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, parsley, and 1/2 cup jack cheese until smooth.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread a layer of the white sauce, add three noodles, and half the ricotta mixture.
- Layer half of the chicken, drizzle with a third of the white sauce, and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella and 1 cup jack cheese.
- Add another layer of noodles, remaining ricotta, remaining chicken, and 1 cup each of mozzarella and jack cheese.
- Finish with noodles, remaining white sauce, and top with remaining cheeses. Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbling.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For variations, mix different cheeses or replace spinach with other greens. Assemble a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg